Table 1 Summary of Ugandan MoH job aid for VHW iCCM training
Steps in the job aid | Indicated actions |
|---|---|
Step 1: Ask caregiver for child’s age | Mark age up to 5 years old |
Step 2: Ask caregiver about child’s symptoms | Mark cough, diarrhoea and/or fever If cough present, check for fast breathing |
Step 3: Ask caregiver and look for danger signs | If any danger signs present, refer to local health centre |
Step 4a: Pre-referral treatment if danger signs | Give ORS, amoxicillin, ACT, or rectal artesunate depending on the danger sign(s) present |
Step 4b: Treat and advise if no danger signs | For cough, give amoxicillin For diarrhoea, give ORS and zinc For fever, give ACT |
Step 5: Advise for all children treated at home | Give more fluids Go to health centre if notice danger signs Sleep under bed net Follow up with VHW in 3 days |
Step 6: Advise on routine care of newborns | Keep baby warm Exclusive breastfeeding Skin and cord cleanliness |